Michigan Zoos

Binder Park Zoo

The Binder Park Zoo opened its doors in 1977 and sits on 433 acres of land. Not only is it one of the largest zoos in Michigan but it also features a large variety of different plants and animals. Visitors... Read more

Childrens Zoo at Celebration Square

Detroit Zoo

The Detroit Zoo opened its doors in 1928 officially. The zoo is operated by The Detroit Zoological Society who also operates the Belle Isle Nature Center. There are a wide variety of animals including mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.... Read more

DeYoung Family Zoo

The DeYoung Family Zoo opened its doors in 1990 and provides many animal and human interactions such as bottle feeding the babies and feeding the adult animals. Visitors will mostly see exotic cats at this zoo. This zoo offers summer... Read more

Garlyn Zoo

The Garlyn Zoo is the largest zoo in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Some of the animals at this zoo include otters, cougars, llamas, black bears, wolves, lizards, and more. The zoo opened its doors in 1994 and is a... Read more

John Ball Park

The John Ball Zoological Garden houses a wide variety of animals and is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Although the zoo was started by a donation of 40 acres in 1891, it was later taken... Read more

Potter Park Zoo

The Potter Park Zoo sits on 102 acres and opened its doors in 1915. Although the zoo is owned by the city of Lansing, it is operated by Ingham County. This zoo participates in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.... Read more